German noun
die Dattel
Plural: die DattelnEnglish: dateA2Very common
Quick answer
The correct German article for Dattel is die, so you say die Dattel. The plural form is die Datteln. In English, it usually means date.
Meaning and usage
The correct article is die, so you say die Dattel. The plural is die Datteln. In English, Dattel usually means date.
Learner note
Do not memorize Dattel on its own — learn it as die Dattel. Remember the plural together with the noun: die Datteln.
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FAQ
What is the article for Dattel?
The correct article is die, so the full noun is die Dattel.
What is the plural of Dattel?
The plural form is die Datteln.
What does Dattel mean in English?
Dattel usually means date in English.